If you’re anything like me, you’ve struggled to feel like you fit in with your peers. I always felt “not good enough,” “not smart enough,” “not pretty enough,” “not skinny enough.” It’s enough to make your head spin, yep, spinning all the way to the candy counter. Indeed, there’s nothing like chocolate and sugar to […]
This is a much longer message than I usually write. I would love it if you would read all the way to the end, as I am making some changes to Bravo! Wellness, and I’d love for you to understand why and what brought me to this place. The story begins at start of the […]
Welcome to Day 5 of 7 Days of Self-Love. Wow…the week is flying by and I have to admit, it makes me a little sad. I’m really enjoying finding these quotes, breathing as I read them and feeling deep down in my soul what they mean. This Brené Brown quote says it so well. It makes […]
Welcome to Day 2 of 7 Days of Self-Love. I saw this quote and it sent shivers up and down my spine. I feel like I’ve always looked outside myself for miracles. Reading this reminded me that I have the power to create my own miracles and achieve my goals and dreams. What […]
Welcome to 7 Days of Self-Love. Of course, I want every day to be a day of self-love for me and for you. This is a start. This seven-day series is to help the practice of self-love and self-care become a healthy habit. As Valentine’s Day comes closer and there are more ads for chocolate […]
This morning I heard on the news that the latest buzzword is the “Sandy 5.” Remember the “Freshmen 15” – the weight gained by college students during their first year? Now it’s the five (or more) pounds New Yorkers gained during and after Hurricane Sandy. Think about it: anxiety, stress, desperation, boredom. Yes, indeed, food […]
Experts estimate that 75% of overeating is caused by emotions. I believe this is good news. One, it means that if you find yourself eating due to boredom, sadness, stress or depression, you are not alone (so there’s nothing “wrong” with you). Two, it means it is possible to solve the problem and better manage […]
Montel Williams was quite candid on The Dr. Oz Show recently when speaking about his struggles with emotional eating. He has a lot going for him: Emmy Award-winning talk-show host, a decorated former naval intelligence officer, an entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and philanthropist, yet something was tearing him apart. His depression has been talked about and […]
